David Kordansky Gallery
Ana Lopes is an experienced artistic professional with a strong background in curatorial practices and artist relations. Currently serving as an Artist Liaison at David Kordansky Gallery since September 2021, Ana facilitates projects involving represented and non-represented artists and has led cross-departmental efforts for exhibitions featuring notable artists. Previous roles include Curatorial Research Assistant at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, where contributions supported the exhibition "Black Melancholia," and Graduate Curatorial Intern at the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, where extensive research aided in the development of exhibition materials. Ana’s academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Curatorial Studies from Bard College and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Global and Liberal Studies from New York University.
David Kordansky Gallery
David Kordansky Gallery is one of the most dynamic venues for contemporary art in LA and NYC and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation. Established in 2003, the exhibition program is dedicated to presenting artists’ work with passion and intellectual rigor, and to bringing the utmost care and precision to showcasing artistic visions. The Gallery is committed to presentations that blend scholarship and connoisseurship with equity and inclusion. We are an institution rooted in our hometown of Los Angeles, and in California, as we embrace cultural activity as a fully global phenomenon. Maintaining a culture of belonging is important to us—we strive for a workplace where every single team member feels valued, supported, and heard. We believe in the power of creativity and seek opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning between cultures and communities. We are committed to championing policies and practices that promote diversity, foster cultural equity, and sustain an environment of inclusivity. The Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Gallery does not discriminate, and does not permit discrimination against its employees, interns, volunteers, or applicants. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of individuals who contribute their time and talents to our mission, and we pledge to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive place to work. The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement.